An alumna of IMA, the officer got commissioned into the Regiment of Artillery in 1993. He has a vast experience of tactical and operational matters from serving in J&K, high altitude and deserts. He commanded his unit at the LC. An Army Aviator with experience of flying in Siachen Glacier and deserts. A Triple Barrel, has done DSSC and Higher Command courses. He had staff tenure in Military Intelligence Directorate at IHQ and Col GS tenure in South Western Command.